Whether Johnson will be back with the Colts is undetermined after a season in which his production dipped markedly from his Pro Bowl days with the Texans.

There have been reports the Colts will release Johnson. Another report said Johnson will retire.

Johnson isn't contemplating retirement at this time, though, according to his agent, Kennard McGuire

"Retirement hasn't been discussed," McGuire said. "Andre is training and preparing for next season."

Johnson, 34, caught 41 passes for 503 yards and four touchdowns after joining the Colts on a three-year, $21 million contract.

Oilers move helps Rams' Fisher

No current NFL head coach is as suited as the Rams' Jeff Fisher when it comes to a team that's relocating.

Fisher was the Oilers' coach in 1996 when they played their last season in Houston before owner Bud Adams moved the team to Nashville in 1997.

The Rams' move to Los Angeles should be smoother because of Fisher's experience.

"I learned the most important thing is to put yourself in the players' shoes," Fisher said. "You also learn that eventually things are going to settle down, but the most important thing is players are going to have to understand we're going to play games, and we've got to take care of the players and look at it from there perspective."

Rams owner Stan Kroenke is spending billions to make the move, including a multibillion-dollar stadium and a $525 million relocation fee.

"Stan understands the importance of taking care of the players," Fisher said. "He's putting them first."

Punter Kaser praises Lechler

Punter Drew Kaser was so good at Texas A&M that he broke almost every one of Shane Lechler's records.

"I think the only ones he still has are the most career attempts and yardage because he punted so much," Kaser said with a laugh about the Texans' punter. "Shane's one of the best punters in NFL history, if not the best. To break all his college records is huge.

"I remember the first time I broke one of his records my sophomore year, it was almost surreal. I didn't even realize it until it happened. As my career kept going on and I kept breaking more and more records, it kind of just hit me how serious those records were and how amazing it was."

Kaser and Lechler are friends.

"I met up with him three years ago after one of my games, and we've been friends ever since," Kaser said. "He's a great role model to have, a great guy to have on my side. I've been really blessed to have that.

"The records have never come up. I'm sure at one point they will."

Browns prepared to cut Manziel

New Cleveland coach Hue Jackson reiterated that the Browns' patience with quarterback Johnny Manziel is exhausted.

The Browns plan to cut ties with the former Texas A&M star on March 9, when the new league year starts and they are able to absorb his salary-cap hit.

"That behavior will not be tolerated as we move forward," Jackson said at the scouting combine. "Our organization is going to take a stand."

Manziel remains under investigation from Dallas police after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend Colleen Crowley, a Houston native, model and Texas Christian undergraduate student. Crowley has told police that Manziel ruptured her left eardrum.

Titans GM open to dealing top pick

New Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson will listen to offers about trading for the top pick in the draft.

If he gets any.

The Titans have a lot of needs, including a left tackle to protect quarterback Marcus Mariota's blind side. Laremy Tunsil of Mississippi is the best prospect at his position.

Robinson will pay close attention to teams picking below the Titans to try to gauge their interest in a possible trade.

"We'll focus on that once the pro days conclude and maybe there are calls that come in," Robinson said. "But you try to look at the teams' needs behind you.

"That's looking at the draft order, the needs of each team and trying to position yourself to acquire the player you think can have the biggest impact on your team."

49ers GM expects Kaepernick back

Although the relationship between Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers has sustained some damage during a turbulent year, general manager Trent Baalke insists that the quarterback will be on the roster next season.

There have been reports that Kaepernick wants out and that the 49ers are disenchanted with him, but Baalke had a different take on the dual-threat QB.

Baalke said he "absolutely" anticipates Kaepernick to remain on the team. Kaepernick is due an $11.9 million salary that becomes fully guaranteed if he's on the roster by April 1, but he's apparently within the 49ers' budget.

Kaepernick is expected to compete with Blaine Gabbert for the starting job.

"The good thing is we've got two guys who've gone into games and proven they can play," Baalke said. "Colin's done some awfully good things in his career, won some big games for the San Francisco 49ers. I expect him to come back. The main focus right now is his health. He's doing a good job with his rehab."

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